Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-03-16
SMITH AND SMITH,


Springfield and Mansfield Win the Prizes
/ at the Junior ,OratoricaI Contest Tues
day Night.
The Junior exhibition at the First Luth-
eran church chronlcled another event in the
history of Wittenberg college. The church
was completely filed, and by a very nteli-
gent audience. 1t is very evident that the
people of Springfield are taking considera-
BILE interest in Springfield's college. if one
can judge by the enthusiasm displayed last
evening. The c. c. NJ. band furnished ex-
cellent music, which seemed to have a
bracing effect upon some of the juniors.
After invocation by DIR. Ort. S. S. Burts-
field, OF Van Vert. was first on the pro-
gramme. whose subject was The States
man of Today" Mr.. Burtsfeld was some
what nervous, although his speech improved
as he proceeded. He entered into the feeling
of the Grafton in splendid manner, spake
to one side of the house too much as he
continually faced the west side of the audi
ence. Mr.. Burtsfield ranked sixth.
Miss Lulu Cumback, OF Springfield ap-
peared very pretty in dress of nuns veil
I.
''The Power of the Unit" was treated in
an entirely original manner, her voice and
speech were clear and distinct, but the ora
tion did not permit of many gestures
She and Miss Lille Slough tied for NTH
place.
Mr.. W. ii. Dale, of Bellefonte. Pa.
Our Destiny in Our Own Hands,
Mr.. Dale spoke very slow and deliberate,
hardly loud enough, and did not enter into
the spirit very much. He was disturbed
somewhat by persons entering the gallery,
not very quietly, in the midst of his
speech. His thought was above the average
F. q. Gotwald. Springfield. o.. The
poet and the people" At the beginning of
Mr.. Gotwald's oration it seemed to be quite
an exertion to speak, but as he entered into
| the spirit of his speech that defect dsap-
peared to great extent His gestures
were easy and graceful, but his body
| swayed to and fro as he used them. Mr.
Gotwald's oration was good and was given
fourth prace.
l. S. Keller. Springfield. o., Il. the heir
Of all the ages" Mr.. Keller was very stiff
| in his gestures, his voice seemed to be
rather strained. He, however put consid-
cradle feeling in his speech. He hesit..ted
somewhat, but not enough to make any ma
| terial difference.
John A. Kuhlman, Roca. Neb. ..Infu-
| ence of the west upon the east" Mr..
kuhlman's speech was finely written and
showed splendid thought but his delivery
was very fast and his gestures mechanical.
He dropped his voice toward the compile
ton Of his Grafton, which spoils the effect
| very materially.
ID. ii. ROhrabaugh, Colburn, Ind, The
granting Of the Magma charta." Mr.. Rohra-
baugh's voice is very pleasing and he seemed
to be entirely at home. His manner was
easy and his gestures were good. though
very scarce. He was little confused when
nearing the end of his speech.
Arthur II. Smith. Mansfield. o.. The
stairway to the stars" Thou yh Mr..
Smiths subject sounds rather ETHEREAL, vet
he treated it in truly original manner. and
his voice was clear and enough vivacity in
his speech TO make il interesting. His ges-
lures were fine and he justly deserved the
second place which was awarded him. He
was loudly applauded.
Mr.. V. Y. Smith, Springfield, O.,
The Outlook for Ireland" was very
fine Grafton in all respects. His manner
was free and easy from the first, and he
entered into the spirit OF the Grafton in an
excellent manner. HIS body had little
100 iiucH VI Il sNHSiilS HolioIi. his SUI
ject was one which interests the people to
day. and was treated throughout as such.
He was awarded first place, and the decis-
ion of the judges was loudly applaLded.
Mss Lille Slough, Springfield, Ohio.
The Novel: An Agent of Reform. Miss
Slough also appeared very pretty in u
cream colored dress. trimmed in
white satin, with corsage bouquet.
She spoke in a free and pleasing man
ner. and this Grafton, or essay, rather,
was very fine. Her manuscript seemed 10
be more detriment than a help 20 her.
She tied with Miss Cumback for fifth place
in everything.
l. ID. Worman. Leetonia, o., The IEi-
pending Crisis Mr. Worman's speech
was rather quiet, but he had complete self
possession. His voice was clear and his
speech very plain; his gestures were easy.
but very limited. He was given third
place.
Mr.. V. Y. Smith, who received first place.
will be class orator next year, and also
commencement orator. Mr.. A. ii. Smith.
who received second place, will be mantel
orator at the same time.